Stacks of Newsletters

News from the Bar

FILTER BY TOPIC: 

Awards  |   Courts    |   Leadership   |   Pro Bono    |   Public Comment    |   Rule Changes    |   Volunteer

Clear News Filter

  

VSB Seeks Comment on Rule Prohibiting Agreements Discouraging Bar Complaints

Posted on 5/19/2023
The Virginia State Bar is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to Rule 8.4 adding a new paragraph (f).

  

Paragraph 13 Clarification of the Term "shall"

Posted on 5/9/2023
On May 9, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13, regarding the clarification of the term “shall.” Effective immediately.

  

VSB Seeks Comment on Changes to Bylaws

Posted on 4/28/2023
The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the bylaws of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia State Bar Council.

  

Paragraph 13.1, 13-16.BB, 13-18.O, 13-20, 13-25, and 13-29 Three Judge Panel Demands

Posted on 4/19/2023
The VSB seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Paragraph 13 which add a specific mechanism for Respondents to demand three-judge panels at 13-16.BB, 13-18.O, 13-20, 13-25, and 13-29, and clarifies related definitions in Paragraph 13-1.

  

LEO 1900 Duty to Disclose the Death of the Client

Posted on 3/20/2023
Proposed advisory Legal Ethics Opinion 1900 - Duty to disclose the death of the client. Pending before the Legal Ethics Committee.

  

Supreme Court Amends Part Six, Sect. IV, Paragraph 13-25(C)

Posted on 3/1/2023
On March 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted amendments to Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 13-25(C) regarding Board Proceedings for Reinstatement, effective April 30, 2023.

  

Paragraph 13-24 Reciprocal Disciplinary Proceedings

Posted on 1/31/2023
The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13-24 (“Paragraph 13-24”) regarding reciprocal disciplinary proceedings.

  

Paragraph 3 Judicial Class Members

Posted on 1/18/2023
On January 18, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted amendments to Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 3(c) regarding Judicial class members, effective March 18, 2023.

  

LEO 1899 Use of Conversion Clause in Flat Fee Agreements

Posted on 1/17/2023
On January 6, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted Legal Ethics Opinion 1899, Use of Conversion Clause in Flat Fee Agreements, effective immediately.

Looking for news about something specific?